For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 John 4:10 · Trust
Patrick Odum talks about a strange occurrence involving trust, a New York ad agency worker, a homeless man, and an American Express Card, which reminds us that God trusts us.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
by Bill Brant · Luke 2:10 · Memories · Holidays
Holidays are a time for remembering family events and remembering what God did for us by sending His Son.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 8:19 · Priorities
Patrick Odum talks about our big rocks have to go into the bottle first.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 15:7 · Acceptance
Rubel Shelly talks about when we can see the dawn and tells a rabbinic story about when we see the light in someone else's eyes and welcome them, even if they are a stranger.
by Phil Ware · Jonah 4:11
Phil Ware continues his series on Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and shares the story of Jonah with us.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:24 · Football
Rubel Shelly tells about the Ike story that touches the heart and reminds us what sports are supposed to be about.
by Phil Ware · Judges 4:1 · Women
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain, Old Testament stories where we find God's grace demonstrated in life's most difficult moments and this week focuses upon Deborah and women and courage and faith.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 5:16
Larry Davies talks about us being lighthouses to others, and sometimes that means being a steady stream of light and sometimes it means being a blazing beacon of hope.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 6:10
Russ Lawson reminds us to put on the full armor of God so we don't get spiritually hacked.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38 · Hero
Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.
by Phil Ware · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain, and reminds us of the faith of Rahab and the two spies and how it changed everything for future generations.
by Bill Brant · Ecclesiastes 5:2 · Heaven
In 1855, at the age of 43, an English man penned the question: “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what’s a Heaven for?”
by Shana Schutte · Ephesians 6:18 · Prayer
Shana Schutte, author and speaker, challenges us to move away from pray it safe prayers to prayer that challenges us to live on the edge of faith and adventure.
by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 1:1 · Creation
Rubel Shelly challenges some of the assertions of Stephen Hawking's latest booklet.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · Faith
Phil Ware shares another message in his Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain series, focusing on Abraham, Jesus, the dirt, the hole, the tree, and the question.
by Russ Lawson · 1 John 1:8 · Confess
Russ Lawson shares a humorous story about eating off his dog's plate, getting the flu, and also dealing with his own stupid actions in his spiritual life and in his relationships.
by Tim Archer · Romans 12:4
Being a member of the body of Christ means forming part of a living organism. It's not like being a member of a club or member of an insurance plan.
by Phil Ware · John 14:1 · Heaven
Phil Ware concludes his SpiriFire series with a reminder that God -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- lives inside us and makes his home with us.
by Ron Rose · Colossians 1:26 · Children
Ron Rose challenges us to mystery, kingdom, living as we remain childlike but not childish.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:10 · Home
Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Corinthians 9:22 · Evangelism
Patrick Odum uses the popularity and methods of the Old Spice Guy to reach out and touch us with the aroma of Christ and the smell of evangelism.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:40 · Mentoring
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even when things or people look alike doesn't mean they actually live the same way or live out the same role.
by Brian McCutchen · Hebrews 10:24 · Encourage
Brian McCutchen looks at the principles of Hebrews 10:24-25 and reminds us that the assembly, the church gatherings, must be about encouragement.
by Tom Norvell · Colossians 3:23 · Baseball
Tom Norvell reminds us on this 2010 MLB Allstars game night about the blessings of what we get to do each day.
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